34 water damage restoration companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Wausau: NorthStar Restoration Services, CR Score 67/100; 4.8★ from 298 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): K-tech Kleening & Restoration, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
Most-reviewed: Duraclean Specialists, 390 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #4.
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34 Wausau water damage restoration companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthStar Restoration Services | 67 | 4.8★ (298) | Wausau | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | K-tech Kleening & Restoration | 66 | 4.8★ (330) | Weston, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | SERVPRO of Wausau | 63 | 5.0★ (32) | Wausau | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Duraclean Specialists | 63 | 4.9★ (390) | Plover, 35 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | ServiceMaster Recovery by Restoration Holdings - Wausau | 62 | 4.5★ (36) | Wausau | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Badger Restoration LLC. | 60 | 5.0★ (17) | Rothschild, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | SERVPRO of Stevens Point | 60 | 4.9★ (111) | Stevens Point, 32 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | RestorU | 60 | 5.0★ (8) | Wausau | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | All State Chimney & Restoration | 59 | 5.0★ (94) | Madison, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | PuroClean Restoration Professionals | 59 | 4.7★ (87) | Stevens Point, 32 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 298 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weston, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plover, 35 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews, the most in Wausau.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rothschild, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stevens Point, 32 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stevens Point, 32 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Koreatown, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weston, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stevens Point, 34 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rhinelander, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stevens Point, 32 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marshfield, 27 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Royalty Janitorial Inc | 51 | 2.7★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 27 | Xtek Restore | 50 | 5.0★ (9) | 5 mi |
| 28 | Best In Class Remodeling | 49 | 4.8★ (38) | 16 mi |
| 29 | Bettcher Masonry and Restoration | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 30 | The Home Doctor of Wisconsin | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | In Wausau |
| 31 | Hunny Do Services | 48 | 3.9★ (13) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Larry Meyer Construction Co., LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | In Wausau |
| 33 | Hardscape Restorations LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 36 mi |
| 34 | Eric Gosh Construction | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 31 mi |
19 more water damage restoration companies within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Remodels LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Wausau |
| construction services llc | 5 mi | |
| Epic Contractors | 2.7★ (12) | In Wausau |
| Hardscape Restorations | 8 mi | |
| Homeworx Renovation Services | 9 mi | |
| James of all trades | 5.0★ (1) | In Wausau |
| Kleen Bzz Llc | 5 mi | |
| Legacy Restoration - Wisconsin | In Wausau | |
| Mad City Windows & Baths of Wausau | 4.7★ (734) | In Wausau |
| NorthStar Builds | 5.0★ (17) | In Wausau |
| Regal Plumbers | In Wausau | |
| ServiceMaster of Muskego | 16 mi | |
| Servicemaster Restore | In Wausau | |
| Setting Stones Shoreline Restoration | 5 mi | |
| Specialized Maintenance Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Stevens Point Carpet Cleaner | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Sure-Dry, LLC | 4.8★ (173) | In Wausau |
| Sweens Water Fire Mold, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Tundraland | 4.1★ (34) | In Wausau |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Wausau. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water damage restoration | $1,383 | $3,868 | $6,369 | Per job: typical range of customer-reported restorations. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 34 Wausau water damage restoration companies on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 23, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Wausau data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |